GEForce 6800 GT - no RED !

scarixix · 03-07-2006, 09:44 PM

Hello.. ...

Recently installed new motherboard, power supply, fan, cdrom, dvdrom drives into Quantum Series ATX Mid-Tower case.

Got past problem of Windows not loading up [even in safe mode].
Installed Windows XP Pro svc 2.

Updated Nvidia drivers for

GEFORCE 6800 GT video card.

Well.. .... Display now appears green tinted.
Red appears nearly black.

Attempted adjust brightness + contrast on Compaq 7550 plug+play monitor.

Messed about with Nvidia control panel. Attempted load other color profiles.
Changed settings around on medium to high.
Attempted to roll back drivers to previous version. Still lack of red.
Updated to latest version again.
No dice.

Found other monitor in basement.
Connected.
Same issues.

Opened hatch. Took out video card + re-seeted in case loose somehow.

Switched power connector going to videocard.

So.. ..... currently frustrated + hoping not necessary invest in another videocard.

Please help if you have any ideas.

ebackhus · 03-08-2006, 11:27 AM

Sounds like the output is busted. Have you tried using a DVI->VGA adapter?

red999 · 03-14-2006, 03:33 PM

I have the same exact problem. In fact, I've got the same stupid monitor. 7550 Compaq.

If you solve it, let me know how you did it. I've had the problem for a long time.

scarixix · 03-19-2006, 05:52 PM

hey - that other output w/ adaptor worked !!!

Still may check with newegg [?] see if under warranty but looks like problem solved.

Thanks for all help.

03-07-2006, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
scarixix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2 OS: XP Pro Svc 2, OSX 10.4.5	GEForce 6800 GT - no RED ! Hello.. ... Recently installed new motherboard, power supply, fan, cdrom, dvdrom drives into Quantum Series ATX Mid-Tower case. Got past problem of Windows not loading up [even in safe mode]. Installed Windows XP Pro svc 2. Updated Nvidia drivers for GEFORCE 6800 GT video card. Well.. .... Display now appears green tinted. Red appears nearly black. Attempted adjust brightness + contrast on Compaq 7550 plug+play monitor. Messed about with Nvidia control panel. Attempted load other color profiles. Changed settings around on medium to high. Attempted to roll back drivers to previous version. Still lack of red. Updated to latest version again. No dice. Found other monitor in basement. Connected. Same issues. Opened hatch. Took out video card + re-seeted in case loose somehow. Switched power connector going to videocard. So.. ..... currently frustrated + hoping not necessary invest in another videocard. Please help if you have any ideas.

03-08-2006, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,335 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Sounds like the output is busted. Have you tried using a DVI->VGA adapter? __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

03-19-2006, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
scarixix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2 OS: XP Pro Svc 2, OSX 10.4.5	yes ! hey - that other output w/ adaptor worked !!! Still may check with newegg [?] see if under warranty but looks like problem solved. Thanks for all help.

03-14-2006, 03:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
red999 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 31 OS: WINDOWS XP	I have the same exact problem. In fact, I've got the same stupid monitor. 7550 Compaq. If you solve it, let me know how you did it. I've had the problem for a long time.